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Navy vs Midnight Blue
See navy and midnight blue side by side with their codes, and a clear explanation of how they differ.
Navy
Hex#000080
RGBrgb(0, 0, 128)
HSLhsl(240, 100%, 25%)
OKLCHoklch(0.27 0.19 264)
Midnight Blue
Hex#191970
RGBrgb(25, 25, 112)
HSLhsl(240, 64%, 27%)
OKLCHoklch(0.29 0.14 273)
The difference between navy and midnight blue
Both are very dark blues, but midnight blue carries a faint purple tint and is slightly lighter, while navy is a flatter, classic dark blue. The difference is subtle but midnight blue feels a touch richer.
If you are choosing between them, view both against your background and check contrast, or fine-tune either in the picker.
Quick reference
Navy: #000080 · rgb(0, 0, 128)
Midnight Blue: #191970 · rgb(25, 25, 112)
What is the difference between navy and midnight blue?
Both are very dark blues, but midnight blue carries a faint purple tint and is slightly lighter, while navy is a flatter, classic dark blue. The difference is subtle but midnight blue feels a touch richer.
What is the hex code for navy?
Navy is #000080 (rgb(0, 0, 128)).
What is the hex code for midnight blue?
Midnight Blue is #191970 (rgb(25, 25, 112)).
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